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Rugby

Rugby is a version of football with complex rules. Not for the weak of heart, rugby is played without pads or helmets. Ask questions about rugby rules, teams and records here.

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Where does rugby fit in terms of popularity compared with other sports?

Its a bit of a vague question. In terms of viewing popularity, the world cup is way behind the olympics, the football world cup and, I imagine, the tour de france, but next on the list. In playing popularity, it very far down with sports like cricket, skiing and cycling featuring higher on people's 'hobby' list. Generally it is not massively popular but has a very loyal following as a sport, with the fans playing as well as watching until relatively late in their lives.

For which club did Will Carling play?

He played for Harlequins in the centre

What joints are used passing a rugby ball?

Most in your body i would imagine, especially when your running at the line at the same time, and having turn turn to pass behind. Mainly the hips and knees, wrists, elbows and shoulders though, oh and the fingers, The rotation of the hips and twisting of the knees enables you to get your upper body into te position to pass behind yourself. The power of the pass comes from your elbows wrist and shoulders. The spin of the pass comes from your fingers and wrists.

Where did kapa haka come from?

it comes from our ancestors that have passed before us it is also handed down from from the god tanerore which is the meaning of haka the quivering of the air on a hot day

When was Rugby Chapel created?

Rugby Chapel was created in 1916.

Did Steve hansen play rugby?

It actually depend which Steve Hanson you refer to

Is a ballet dancer stronger than a rugby player?

Ballet dancers and rugby players are strong in different ways. I think that male ballet dancers might be stronger but it's hard to judge

How many people field on a rugby team?

in the union code there are 15 each side (plus 7 on bench subs) allowed on the firld and in the league code its 13 a side. Th

How fast is the average football player?

i can run 100 meter in 11.44 seconds nd i play for wigan athletic. antonio valncia. but i personally think the average is around 12 secs. i am faster then average haha

Is touch football and touch rugby the same thing?

No. Touch is touch rugby league is tackle google the rules :)

What department stores sell Rugby Ralph Lauren clothing?

Macy's are selling Rugby Ralph Lauren clothing. Rugby Ralph Lauren clothing includes Polo T-shirts, Polo shirts. Polo V-Neck shirts and Rugby Ralph Lauren clothing accessories.

How many times have England beaten France?

England have played France 90 times. They have a win rate of 53.3%. England have won 48 times. Lost 35 times.

Why do rugby players need speed?

As the main scoring requirement of both codes is the TRY

Its is therefore vital to get a player over the opposing try line - by balancing physical size with speed it provides the team with 2 options for achieving a try. A winger, classed as the fastest position on the field sprints against a heavy, physically strong forward the assumption is that the wing will win. By getting the ball to the fastest player its hoped to out run others to score a try and the higher points

When did Charles Taylor - rugby player - die?

Charles Taylor - rugby player - died on 1915-01-24.

How far is it from Philadelphia PA to Albuquerque NM?

1,926 Miles from Philly to Alburquerque. Around 29 hours of continues driving, So you might want to fly if you go from Philidelphia to Alburquerque.

How long does the six nations go on for?

I think 6 weeks. There is 5 weekends of 3 games, and pretty sure there is a weeks break in between

When did Italy begin playing rugby?

British communities brought rugby to Genoa (Italy) between 1890 and 1895. Thereafter the game was played but in very small sectors of the country

How do you chip on rugby 08?

You can only chip by using setplays. However, you can only chip for another player, not the one with the ball.